The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their receiving group earlier this offseason with the addition of veteran speedster Mike Wallace, who was extremely productive in the past with the division rival Steelers before experiencing a dip in production after leaving Pittsburgh. Fresh off the worst season of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, Wallace was looking for a fresh start with a quarterback who possesses the arm strength to utilize his deep speed. The Ravens pursued Wallace heavily, adding another option to their deep stable of solid but unspectacular wide receivers, with veteran Steve Smith Sr.